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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.62, 159.41 and 82.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.62, 159.41 and 82.37 is: 113.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.62 : 159.41 = 82.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.62/159.41 = 82.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.62x = 159.41 × 82.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.62x = 13,129.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,129.39/115.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.56

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